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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 635.82 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 635.82 and 204.55 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 635.82 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/635.82 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 635.82 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 130,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,060.15/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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